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Dr. Smitha S. Dutt's Profile
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Dr. Smitha Dutt received a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York, Buffalo, USA with a specialization in Oncology. She completed her post-doctoral training from University of California, Davis, USA. She is active contributor to the site as a freelance writer on a view more..
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Hashimoto´s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid causing hypothyroidism. Synthetic hormone levothyroxine is an effective lifelong oral drug.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare congenital condition, which affects normal blood circulation. Surgery is the recommended treatment.
Hepatotoxicity Due to Drugs
Hepatotoxicity is damage to the liver due to chemical, environmental, bacterial, and viral infections. Hepatitis or cholestasis or both may occur.
Croup
Croup or laryngotracheobronchitis results from the infection of the upper respiratory airway causing voice hoarseness and a barking cough.
Hunter syndrome
Hunter Syndrome is a rare inherited disease in which the breakdown of sugars that build connective tissues is impaired due to the malfunctioning of an enzyme.
